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Northwest Bonneville Pyrg
Pyrgulopsis variegata
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G2
State (S-rank): S1
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Species range
Northwest Bonneville pyrg is endemic to Utah and Nevada.
Habitat
This species inhabits freshwater springheads, seeps, and spring-fed streams with water temperatures ranging between 8-18 °C. Within spring complexes, springsnails can be found attached to the surface of rock substrates or the roots and stems of aquatic vegetation.
Ecology
Springsnails are considered ecosystem indicators where their absence or presence can provide information about an ecosystem's overall health and condition.
Threats or limiting factors
Threats to springsnails include: water development and management, pollution, improper grazing practices, habitat shifting and alteration, recreation, and increased temperatures.
